Mrs. Kerr:Wiki Project: English Due Date April 4 / 5 Students will write a mini research paper about the Winter Olympics. I. Intro History of Modern Olympics · Winter event that interest you (However you will write this in the 3rd person.) General facts about the 3 topics to be included Olympics Include 2 “because clauses”—use action verbs
II. History of the Modern Olympics · How? · When ? · Where? · Why? · Who ? · What? · Any other pertinent information? III. Winter sport that is most appealing to you · Which winter sport do you find most appealing? · Why? · Where does the US practice for this event? · Which country is predicted to win your event? · Which country holds the current record for this event? · What are the chances of the US getting one of the top 3 medals for this event? · Who are the US strongest competitors in this event? What makes them the best? IV. Conclusion · Two “because clauses” restated—use action verbs GUIDELINES: · Four Paragraph Essay · You MUST cite at least TWOSOURCES IN PARAGRAPH II and III · Prepare a Works Cited page. · Write the paper in 3rd person. Write in a narrative style. You do NOT have to answer all of the questions, however, you must include a minimum of three facts. Write a commentary sentence that expands each of those facts (details). Introduction—YouMUST include 2 because clauses and you must use action verbs. Use this format for PARAGRAPH II and PARAGRAPH III Transition Topic Sentence Detail 1 commentary Detail 2 commentary Detail 3 commentary Clincher Sentence Use a minimum of two different sources per paragraph; be sure to reference your source. Conclusion—Restate the 2 because clauses—use synonyms
Although all of the Olympic events seem exciting, I have my favorites. There are many exciting events in the winter Olympics. My favorite winter Olympic sport is bobsledding, because the sled goes down the track at 80+ miles per hour. I find it most appealing because of its name and how it works. This sport was one of the first in the winter Olympics. The country predicted to win the next bobsleigh race is Canada. The country that has the best predicted bobsleigh team is Germany. As opposed to other sports, there is no record in bobsledding because each track is different. The United States’ strongest competitors are Germany, Switzerland, and Russia.
These countries are able to practice more, because they have colder climates that allow the athletes to practice more days of the year.
Although many think of only the summer games when they think of the Olympics, the winter Olympics have many exciting events. The winter Olympics
was started, because many athletes who play winter sports could not participate in the summer Olympics. The winter Olympics has grown, because more
countries are participating. An exciting winter sport is the bobsleigh, because the athletes move quickly down a new track at each Olympics.
The summer and winter Olympics are very different and unique and the winter Olympics may have many sports that you do not even know about.
However, it is exciting to watch the various events of the winter Olympics.
Mr. Pendleton:
1. Research the sport below that lines up with your examview/clicker number in science class:
SPORT
Group 1
Group 2
Discus throw
201
505
Archery
202
506
Badminton
203
507
Baseball
204
509
Basketball
205
510
Basque pelota
206
511
Boxing
207
512
Canoeing and kayaking
208
513
Shot put
209
514
Pole vault
210
515
Cycling
211
516
Diving
212
517
Equestrian
213
518
Fencing
214
519
Football (soccer)
215
701
Golf
216
702
Gymnastics
217
703
Handball
218
705
Hockey (field)
219
706
High jump
220
708
Judo
301
709
Lacrosse
302
710
Modern pentathlon
303
711
Triple jump
304
712
Long jump
305
713
4 person running relays
306
714
Rowing
307
716
3000 meters steeplechase
308
717
Hurdles
309
718
Sailing
310
719
Shooting
311
720
Marathon
312
721
Swimming
313
801
Synchronized swimming
314
802
Table tennis
315
803
Taekwondo
316
805
Tennis
317
806
Triathlon
318
808
1500 - 10,000 meter runs
319
809
Volleyball
320
810
100 - 800 meter dashes
321
811
Water polo
322
812
Weightlifting
323
813
Wrestling
324
814
Hammer throw
501
815
Javelin throw
502
816
Decathlon
503
817
Heptathlon
504
818
Directions:
1. Describe the physical attributes needed to be successful in this sport. These should be in full sentences describing specific senses, muscle groups, and mental control necessary to be the best.
To be a marathon runner, the specific senses needed include balance, momentum, speed, and endurance. A marathon runner must have strength in his legs, abdomen and back. A marathon runner also must have endurance and mental strength. The mental strength is what will help the marathon runner test his endurance to reach the finish line.
2. Describe the nutritional requirements needed by this type of athlete. Post a link to the page(s) you found your information.
The nutritional requirements of the marathon runner include fiber, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and water. It is very important that the marathon runner stays hydrated.
www.marathon-training-program.com/diet-for-marathon-runners.html#basic
3. List the three most common injuries to an athlete in this sport.
The most common injuries to the marathon runner include sprained ankle, broken arm, tendonitis and fatigue. Some of the injuries are from overuse and fatigue, while others are caused by falling.
4.Describe how the five aspects of health apply to a person competing in this sport.
The 5 aspects of health are mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and societal. The marathon runner needs to have mental health to keep to his training schedule each day. The marathon runner needs a physical body that is lean and well trained and has strong legs with good endurance. The marathon runner must have good emotions that help him to believe that he can keep going and cross the finish line. The marathon runner must have a spiritual connection to running. He/she must feel an emotional release from running. The marathon runner is affected by the environment, because there must be good conditions to conduct training in. The best environment would be one with good weather, even ground and access to water. The marathon runner is affected by society and social support. As he/she runs through the course, the crowd cheers and encourages the runner to continue.
5. Look up 3 athletes who have medaled in your sport in the past. List the medals they won and the years they won them. Samuel Kamau Wanjiru from Kenya won the gold medal in the Bejing Olympics 2008. Catherine Ndereba from Kenya won the 2004 silver medal for the marathon. Mizuki Noguchi won the gold in the 2004 marathon.
Mrs. Perlow:
Wiki Math Olympic Pentathlon Event
Estimate what your distance will be in each event. Perform the event and measure your distance. Find your margin of error by subtracting the actual from the estimate. Find your percent of error by dividing the error by the actual and then multiplying by 100. Post your results using this chart on your Wiki page.
1. Picture of flag
2. Which games does your country participate in? (WINTER, SUMMER, BOTH)
Slovakia competes in both the winter and summer Olympic games. 3. Picture/highlight your country located on a world map?
4. How many Gold medals has your country won? Slovakia has won 8 gold medals. 5. How many Silver medals has your country won? Slovakia has won 10 silver medals. 6. How many Bronze medals has your country won?
Slovakia has won 6 bronze medals. 7. Where was the most recent winter Olympic Games played? The most recent Winter Olympics were held in Vancouver. 8. Where was the most recent summer Olympic Games played?
The most recent Summer Olympic Games were held in China. 9. Has your country ever hosted an Olympics and if so how many and when?
No. 10. Who are your country’s famous athletes? (include pictures)
My country's famous athletes are Pavol Hochschomer and Peter Hochschomer, three time gold medalists in canoeing in the Summer Olympics. Elena Kaliská, two time gold medalist in canoeing in the Summer Olympics. Michal Martikán, won two gold and two silver medals in canoeing in the Summer Olympics. Richard Petruška, former NBA player Peter Bondra, Zdeno Chara, Pavol Demitra, Marian Hossa, Miroslav Šatan, current or former NHL players.
11. What is your favorite summer Olympic event and why? My favorite summer olympic sport is cycling. It is my favorite, because I find it very entertaining. 12. What is your favorite winter Olympic event and why?
My favorite winter Olympic event is bobsledding. It is my favorite, because it is fun to watch.
Due Date April 4 / 5
Students will write a mini research paper about the Winter Olympics.
I. Intro History of Modern Olympics
· Winter event that interest you (However you will write this in the 3rd person.)
General facts about the 3 topics to be included Olympics
Include 2 “because clauses”—use action verbs
II. History of the Modern Olympics
· How?
· When ?
· Where?
· Why?
· Who ?
· What?
· Any other pertinent information?
III. Winter sport that is most appealing to you
· Which winter sport do you find most appealing?
· Why?
· Where does the US practice for this event?
· Which country is predicted to win your event?
· Which country holds the current record for this event?
· What are the chances of the US getting one of the top 3 medals for this event?
· Who are the US strongest competitors in this event? What makes them the best?
IV. Conclusion
· Two “because clauses” restated—use action verbs
GUIDELINES:
· Four Paragraph Essay
· You MUST cite at least TWO SOURCES IN PARAGRAPH II and III
· Prepare a Works Cited page.
· Write the paper in 3rd person.
Write in a narrative style. You do NOT have to answer all of the questions, however, you must include a minimum of three facts. Write a commentary sentence that expands each of those facts (details).
Introduction—You MUST include 2 because clauses and you must use action verbs.
Use this format for PARAGRAPH II and PARAGRAPH III
Transition
Topic Sentence
Detail 1 commentary
Detail 2 commentary
Detail 3 commentary
Clincher Sentence
Use a minimum of two different sources per paragraph; be sure to reference your source.
Conclusion—Restate the 2 because clauses—use synonyms
Although all of the Olympic events seem exciting, I have my favorites. There are many exciting events in the winter Olympics.
My favorite winter Olympic sport is bobsledding, because the sled goes down the track at 80+ miles per hour. I find it most appealing because of its name and how it works.
This sport was one of the first in the winter Olympics. The country predicted to win the next bobsleigh race is Canada. The country that has the best predicted bobsleigh team is Germany.
As opposed to other sports, there is no record in bobsledding because each track is different. The United States’ strongest competitors are Germany, Switzerland, and Russia.
These countries are able to practice more, because they have colder climates that allow the athletes to practice more days of the year.
Although many think of only the summer games when they think of the Olympics, the winter Olympics have many exciting events. The winter Olympics
was started, because many athletes who play winter sports could not participate in the summer Olympics. The winter Olympics has grown, because more
countries are participating. An exciting winter sport is the bobsleigh, because the athletes move quickly down a new track at each Olympics.
The summer and winter Olympics are very different and unique and the winter Olympics may have many sports that you do not even know about.
However, it is exciting to watch the various events of the winter Olympics.
Mr. Pendleton:
1. Research the sport below that lines up with your examview/clicker number in science class:
Directions:
1. Describe the physical attributes needed to be successful in this sport. These should be in full sentences describing specific senses, muscle groups, and mental control necessary to be the best.
To be a marathon runner, the specific senses needed include balance, momentum, speed, and endurance. A marathon runner must have strength in his legs, abdomen and back. A marathon runner also must have endurance and mental strength. The mental strength is what will help the marathon runner test his endurance to reach the finish line.
2. Describe the nutritional requirements needed by this type of athlete. Post a link to the page(s) you found your information.
The nutritional requirements of the marathon runner include fiber, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and water. It is very important that the marathon runner stays hydrated.
www.marathon-training-program.com/diet-for-marathon-runners.html#basic
3. List the three most common injuries to an athlete in this sport.
The most common injuries to the marathon runner include sprained ankle, broken arm, tendonitis and fatigue. Some of the injuries are from overuse and fatigue, while others are caused by falling.
4.Describe how the five aspects of health apply to a person competing in this sport.
The 5 aspects of health are mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and societal. The marathon runner needs to have mental health to keep to his training schedule each day. The marathon runner needs a physical body that is lean and well trained and has strong legs with good endurance. The marathon runner must have good emotions that help him to believe that he can keep going and cross the finish line. The marathon runner must have a spiritual connection to running. He/she must feel an emotional release from running. The marathon runner is affected by the environment, because there must be good conditions to conduct training in. The best environment would be one with good weather, even ground and access to water. The marathon runner is affected by society and social support. As he/she runs through the course, the crowd cheers and encourages the runner to continue.
5. Look up 3 athletes who have medaled in your sport in the past. List the medals they won and the years they won them.
Samuel Kamau Wanjiru from Kenya won the gold medal in the Bejing Olympics 2008. Catherine Ndereba from Kenya won the 2004 silver medal for the marathon. Mizuki Noguchi won the gold in the 2004 marathon.
Mrs. Perlow:
Wiki Math Olympic Pentathlon Event
Estimate what your distance will be in each event.
Perform the event and measure your distance.
Find your margin of error by subtracting the actual from the estimate.
Find your percent of error by dividing the error by the actual and then multiplying by 100.
Post your results using this chart on your Wiki page.
Pentathlon
Event
(in cm)
(in cm)
(Estimate - Actual)
(Error/Actual x 100)
What is the average of your Percent Error? 12.48%
Mr. Chiburis:
Name of Country:
Slovakia
The following sites may be helpful:
www.ciaworldfactbook.comwww.olympic.org
1. Picture of flag
2. Which games does your country participate in? (WINTER, SUMMER, BOTH)
Slovakia competes in both the winter and summer Olympic games.
3. Picture/highlight your country located on a world map?
4. How many Gold medals has your country won?
Slovakia has won 8 gold medals.
5. How many Silver medals has your country won?
Slovakia has won 10 silver medals.
6. How many Bronze medals has your country won?
Slovakia has won 6 bronze medals.
7. Where was the most recent winter Olympic Games played?
The most recent Winter Olympics were held in Vancouver.
8. Where was the most recent summer Olympic Games played?
The most recent Summer Olympic Games were held in China.
9. Has your country ever hosted an Olympics and if so how many and when?
No.
10. Who are your country’s famous athletes? (include pictures)
My country's famous athletes are Pavol Hochschomer and Peter Hochschomer, three time gold medalists in canoeing in the Summer Olympics.
Elena Kaliská, two time gold medalist in canoeing in the Summer Olympics.
Michal Martikán, won two gold and two silver medals in canoeing in the Summer Olympics.
Richard Petruška, former NBA player
Peter Bondra, Zdeno Chara, Pavol Demitra, Marian Hossa, Miroslav Šatan, current or former NHL players.
11. What is your favorite summer Olympic event and why?
My favorite summer olympic sport is cycling. It is my favorite, because I find it very entertaining.
12. What is your favorite winter Olympic event and why?
My favorite winter Olympic event is bobsledding. It is my favorite, because it is fun to watch.